ThyssenKrupp
Marine Systems Canada has been chosen to supply the design for the Royal
Canadian Navy’s new Joint Support Ships following a stringent
selection process. For ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems is this design decision
an important success. Since also other Navies are considering proven
design solutions, this decision will improve ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
position in the competitive markets.

The choice of the proven ThyssenKrupp Marine System’s
design, based on the German Navy’s Berlin Class Einsatzgruppenversorger
(EGV – Task Force Support Ship) was made within the context of
Canada’s National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy.

Two competing ship designs were assessed to determine which is best
suited for the operations of the Royal Canadian Navy. In the end, the
proven off-the-shelf ThyssenKrupp Marine System’s design was chosen,
following a transparent selection process involving multiple government
departments and third party advisors. Their decision was based on three
key criteria:
» operational capability
» affordability
» cost and schedule risks during construction

The JSS is based on based on the German Navy’s Berlin Class Einsatzgruppenversorger
(EGV – Task Force Support Ship)
(Picutre: ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems)

The process was monitored by audit firm KPMG, as
an independent third-party. First Marine International, a recognized
firm of shipbuilding experts, provided ship construction costing expertise.

As the next step ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems will prepare the design
package which Canada will provide to Vancouver Shipyards Co. Ltd to
review in preparation for actual production. Once these steps are completed
Canada will acquire the license for the ship design. This will enable
Canada to use the ship design and build, operate, and maintain the Joint
Support Ships in Canada.

As a result of the process determined by the Canadian government, Canada’s
shipyards will acquire advanced technical skills and knowledge as part
of the broader National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy.